5 Tips for Grilling With Mesquite Wood

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

serrano chiles

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños offer a similar heat level, while banana peppers provide a milder flavor.

Roast garlic in the oven until soft and fragrant, about 30-35 minutes at 400°F.

Let roasted garlic cool, then squeeze out the cloves into a mixing bowl.

Add softened unsalted butter to the bowl with the roasted garlic.

Finely chop serrano chiles and add to the bowl.

Chop fresh parsley and add to the mixture.

Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper and shape into a log.

Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, about 1-2 hours.

Slice into rounds to serve on bread, vegetables, or meats.

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